WHO WE ARE

Travis Bowerman is Cultural Development Corporation’s Deputy Director. As Deputy Director he oversees CuDC’s programs as well as all internal operations including finance, facilities, and human resources.

Travis began working with CuDC as the Director of Operations in April 2007. In this role he directed the operations team who oversee the logistics and daily operations of CuDC venues Flashpoint and Source, including finance and bookkeeping, general maintenance, technical coordination, rental activities, vendor relations and procurement of all equipment. He supervised the transformation of Source, including oversight of the construction, management of affiliated government grants, and development of the Source residency program including recruitment and selection process for the first round of tenants.

Prior to working at CuDC, Travis was the Director of Programming for the Washington Performing Arts Society. At WPAS, Travis coordinated and programmed a multidisciplinary performing arts series that brought world-class artists to venues throughout the metropolitan DC area. He oversaw the organization’s educational and outreach programs, artist residencies and commissions for new work. Previously, Travis was general manager for World Music/CrashArts in Boston, a leading presenter of global music, dance and cutting edge performance. He was also interim manager for Boston Musica Viva, a contemporary chamber music ensemble.

He has taught courses and lectured on arts administration and the music industry at Northeastern University and American University.

Travis graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry and a minor in business administration. He also attended Boston University for graduate studies in arts management.